Wild Horse Nine is a best actor and best supporting actor show-in with big, standout performances from both John Malkovich and the ever-reliable Sam Rockwell. Directed by Martin McDonough, the two men play spies on a trip to Rapa Nui, AKA Easter Island, far off the coast from their current mission in Chile. With typically sharp dialogue from McDonough, the 1970s period piece uses the big heads of the island to tell a story about American imperialism and men who can't talk about their feelings. It also features a buffet of character actors in smaller roles: Steve Buscemi, Parker Posey, and Tom Waits. While there's much to like here, we're mixed on whether the movie's individual pieces add up to a coherant whole. Still, there's no denying the beauty of the images, or the strength of the performances.
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